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as in conduit
a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas)
the plumber came and fixed the water pipe that was leaking
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as in to funnel
to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway
piped water into every house
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2024
While the reservoir might have a lot of water in it, if the pipes are poorly designed and leaking, or the reservoir itself is badly maintained, much less water can get to the community than might be available.
—David I. Backer, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
Anna Clark, ProPublica, 6 June 2024
But with help from Garcia, who piped Elias Voit’s confession to Doug’s murder into the room where Prentiss was being held captive, Pete came to realize the truth, and the BAU saved the day.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 1 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The officer who was in the substation was able to apprehend Footman, who was allegedly holding a small glass pipe, police said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2024
While the reservoir might have a lot of water in it, if the pipes are poorly designed and leaking, or the reservoir itself is badly maintained, much less water can get to the community than might be available.
—David I. Backer, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2024
Verb
In 2007, Bill Richardson, a presidential candidate from New Mexico, floated the idea of piping Great Lakes water to the thirsty Southwest.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 6 June 2024
But with help from Garcia, who piped Elias Voit’s confession to Doug’s murder into the room where Prentiss was being held captive, Pete came to realize the truth, and the BAU saved the day.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 1 Aug. 2024
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“Pipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipe. Accessed 8 Sep. 2024.
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